August Biniaz is the Co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of CPI Capital. CPI Capital is a Real Estate Private Equity firm with its mandate to acquire Multifamily assets, utilizing the value-add business model while partnering with passive investors as Limited Partners. August was instrumental in the closing of over $208 million of multifamily assets since inception.

August is the host of Real Estate Investing Demystified PodCast. He educates real estate investors through his Podcast, YouTube shows, Webinars, and his weekly newsletter "Real Estate Weekly".

Chapters

00:00 Market Overview and Economic Impact

04:50 August Biniaz: Background and Journey in Real Estate

10:06 Navigating Cross-Border Investments: Canadian to US

14:27 International Investor Considerations and Strategies

17:25 Building the Right Team and the BTR Asset Class

21:02 The Rise of Build-to-Rent Communities

23:44 Investment Strategies in Build-to-Rent

25:36 Portfolio Insights and Market Trends

28:38 Education and Immersion in Passive Investing

31:35 Due Diligence in Alternative Investments

34:03 Personal Growth and Investment Philosophy

39:52 outro

RANDY SMITH

Connect with our host, Randy Smith, for more educational content or to discuss investment opportunities in the real estate syndication space at www.impactequity.net, https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallsmith or on Instagram at @randysmithinvestor

Keywords

real estate, passive investing, market trends, economic impact, cross-border investments, build-to-rent, investment strategies, August Biniaz, CPI Capital, multifamily investments

Summary

In this episode, Doug Clark emphasizes the urgency of pursuing dreams and goals, encouraging listeners to take immediate action rather than postponing their aspirations. He discusses the importance of having accountability partners and masterminds to help maintain focus and motivation. Doug also highlights the need for holistic life planning, considering various aspects of life such as health, family, and personal fulfillment. He concludes with a call to action, urging listeners to embrace inspired hustle and make their dreams a reality.

Chapters

00:00 The Urgency of Life

03:22 Masterminds and Accountability

06:16 Holistic Life Planning

09:43 Inspired Hustle and Action

09:52 outro

Keywords

urgency, goals, dreams, masterminds, accountability, holistic planning, inspired hustle, life planning, legacy, self-improvement

Jeff is an accomplished real estate operator and Investors Relations Maverick. He has successfully deployed over $40M of equity into a $160M portfolio of assets under management and development, which consists of multifamily, luxury SFHs, ground-up development, and light/flex industrial properties. Jeff’s LP and GP portfolio comprises over 2000 doors under management and development.

Jeff is a devoted family man who treasures quality moments with his amazing wife and business partner, Kim, and their three wonderful kids. Outside of running his businesses, his hobbies include boating, golfing, sharing his love for vintage cars and motorcycles, and inspiring young athletes as a coach for youth Travel Baseball.

For LinkedIn (Resume), Facebook, X, YouTube, and to schedule a meeting with me, please visit:

https://linktr.ee/jeff_ervick

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

03:30 Current Market Overview and Its Impact on Passive Investing

06:25 Jeff's Journey into Real Estate

10:00 Balancing W2 Job and Real Estate Investing

12:43 Private Lending Experience and Strategies

15:52 Understanding Infinite Banking and Its Benefits

23:27 The Power of Strategic Investments

25:53 Leveraging Whole Life Insurance for Financial Growth

27:38 Rapid Growth in Multifamily Investments

31:09 The Art of Raising Capital

33:35 Educational Resources for Passive Investors

36:35 Due Diligence in Real Estate Investments

38:25 Bucket List Adventures and Investment Strategies

42:45 outro

CONNECT WITH OUR HOST

Connect with our host, Randy Smith, for more educational content or to discuss investment opportunities in the real estate syndication space at www.impactequity.net, https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallsmith or on Instagram at @randysmithinvestor

Keywords

real estate, passive investing, multifamily, private lending, infinite banking, market trends, capital raising, investment strategies, Jeff Ervick, Randy Smith

Summary

In this episode of the Gentle Art of Crushing It podcast, host Randy Smith interviews Jeff Ervick, co-founder of Valorous Capital. They discuss the current state of the real estate market, Jeff's journey into real estate investing, and the balance between W2 employment and real estate. Jeff shares insights on private lending, infinite banking, and how he scaled his multifamily portfolio to over 2,000 doors in just two years. The conversation also touches on the challenges of raising capital and the importance of building trust with investors. Jeff provides valuable resources for new investors and emphasizes the need for continuous education in the passive investing space.